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Trump Wants a Quick Victory in Iran. But the War May Be Costly.

The opening days of the conflict are challenging the idea that President Trump can project force abroad while safeguarding American lives and the economy.

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Iranian Drones Fall in Azerbaijan as Crisis Spills Beyond Mideast

Iran Counts China and Russia as Friends. Where Are They?

Iran maintains ties with a number of countries, including Turkey and India. Yet in this war, their support is mostly rhetoric.

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How War in the Persian Gulf Could Spill Into the U.S. Economy

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Pete Hegseth walking down a hallway, surrounded by people wearing police uniforms or suits.

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Hegseth Says War Will Go On ‘Until We Decide,’ U.S. Court Moves Toward Ordering Tariff Refunds, and More

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If You Liked the Texas Primaries, You’ll Love the Sequel

Texas voters will revisit the Republican Senate primary — and House races where no candidate captured more than 50 percent of the vote — in May.

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Shane Goldmacher, Gabriel Blanco and James Surdam

Primary Results Offer Warning Signs to Incumbents in Both Parties

Even as some top targets held on, lawmakers in both parties were pushed into runoffs in Texas, while some in the North Carolina state legislature lost.

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A Political Earthquake Rattles the North Carolina Legislature

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State Senator Phil Berger speaking at a podium.

James Talarico Says ‘New Politics’ Is Being Born After Texas Primary Win

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James Talarico speaking to supporters in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday night.

Once a Bipartisan Stalwart, AIPAC Turns ‘Toxic’ in the Illinois Primaries

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Three candidates debate each other on a television set, with images of lit-up buildings behind them.

F.D.A. Faces Concerns Over Denials of New Drugs

Agency officials have promised fast reviews of new treatments, but recent decisions have dashed the hopes of patients with rare diseases.

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In a Riskier Era, China Builds a Tech Fortress Against U.S. Pressure

China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and unveiled a five-year plan to try to reduce its reliance on Western technology.

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China Sets Economy’s Growth Target Below 5% for First Time in Decades

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People standing up straight behind long wooden desks in a large hall. — Lintao Zhang/Getty Images

What the Extraordinary Market Volatility in Asia Says About Energy and A.I.

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They Made It Through the 24 Hours That Rocked South Korea’s Markets

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Harry Styles Left as a Dominant Male Pop Star. He Returns to a Crowd.

In the four years since the British singer last released an album, artists like Sombr, working in similar aesthetic modes, have climbed onto the charts.

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Ideas

The Long March of Presidential Power That Led to War on Iran

Presidents have sidestepped Congress to launch limited military strikes for decades. President Trump’s decision to attack Iran is an aggressive escalation.

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Trump’s Lopsided Vision for the White House

See how much the president’s East Wing ballroom design will upend the symmetry of the building.

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South Africa’s President Discusses Trump, Racism and That Oval Office ‘Ambush’

In an interview with The Times, President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke about the role of middle powers, relations with Washington and apartheid.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa wears a dark suit and patterned tie. He looks forward with hands clasped. — Joao Silva/The New York Times

How a Trip Across the Americas Ended in a Venezuelan Jail

An American traveler, aiming to visit every country in the continent, said he had been shackled, starved and beaten in Venezuela after being detained.

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As Winter Paralympics Begin, Athletes Reflect on Growth of the Games

The inaugural event took place in Sweden in 1976 with just 200 participants. In Italy, there are now 665 athletes representing more than 50 nations.

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‘No Tax on Overtime’ Isn’t All It Seems for Some Workers

President Trump’s simple campaign promise, now reality, includes lots of fine print that is confounding taxpayers and companies this filing season.

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A Word to the Wise: Don’t Trust A.I. to File Your Taxes

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Speaker Mike Johnson signing the policy bill on a desk with a sign reading “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” A crowd gathers around him to watch and snap photos. — Eric Lee for The New York Times

Why Does Child Care Seem Less Affordable Than Ever?

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Asmaa Elkeurti

Child care is always a considerable expense for parents. But prices are rising faster than inflation, and it’s one of the main factors behind Americans’ concerns about affordability.

Claire Cain Miller

One reason prices have gone up is that child care providers’ own expenses have increased — for food, supplies, insurance and especially for labor, their biggest expenditure.

Asmaa Elkeurti

Child care providers operate on such slim margins that they have little choice but to pass on higher costs to parents, or decrease their take-home pay.

Claire Cain Miller

At the same time, government support for the child care industry is shrinking. Pandemic aid has ended, and many states have cut funding that helps low-income families pay for care.

Asmaa Elkeurti

Yet there’s generally agreement that the child care affordability crisis is likely to get worse without some form of government support, whether it’s subsidized child care or larger tax credits.

They Helped Her Open a Weed Shop. Now They’re Suing for $2.5 Million.

A dispute involving the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked out of traditional financing.

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Feel the Canine Charisma: Dog-Sledding in Northern Minnesota

On the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, a novice learned to drive her own team on an adventure in the heart of winter.

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Opinion

Interesting Times With Ross Douthat

Does the Iran War Put America First?

Michael Steinberger

Mass Hysteria. Thousands of Jobs Lost. Just How Bad Is It Going to Get?

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A photo illustration featuring part of a photo of a door and curtains with the American flag on a pole and another photo of a bird soaring over a snowy mountainside.

Elizabeth Vartkessian

He Didn’t Kill Anyone. Alabama Is About to Execute Him Anyway.

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Frank Bruni and Bret Stephens

What Is Trump Up To in Iran?

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Late Night Doesn’t Understand Why America Is Attacking Iran

“This could be the first war ever launched based on vibes,” Jimmy Fallon said.

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Analysis

Ethiopia’s Demand for Red Sea Access Drives Fears of New War With Eritrea

Both sides have moved troops toward their shared border, while Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of occupying part of its territory.

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